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Even in winter, Kiwis can keep active

Even in winter, Kiwis can keep active

The recent bad weather has signalled that winter may finally be here - but that needn’t be a reason for Kiwis to become inactive!

Warriors fullback Kevin Locke steps up as youth role model

Warriors fullback Kevin Locke, steps up as a role model for Youth Horizons.

The league star will show his support for the organsiation as an ambassador, role model, and living legend when he speaks at an event this Thursday morning during Youth Weeks ‘Live like a legend’ campaign.

Digging the dirt on Kaikohe history

People in the Kaikohe area will have a golden opportunity to dig a little deeper into the archaeological history of their district on May 14th.

Cutting edge debate expected at EthnicA conference

Excitement is building in the local community with the third EthnicA conference in Wellington taking place on Saturday 11 May 2013. EthnicA is an annual conference where local audiences engage in cutting edge debate on aspects of leadership and diversity.

Motorists urged to light up day and night

All road users are being urged to increase their visibility on Waikato’s roads to help reduce the risk of crashes over the coming winter months.

Owners urged to look out for heart disease in senior dogs

Advances in animal health and nutrition mean that dogs are living longer. It’s a great achievement for the modern day pet. However, as in humans, a longer life and better veterinary diagnostics mean health conditions such as congestive heart disease are being seen more often.

Action-packed open day planned for Albany

Robot scrimmages, a jazz concert and the arrival of Fergus the Ram are just some of the attractions planned for Albany’s Open Day on May 18.

September's Auckland On Water Boat Show 'looking ship-shape'

The 26 to 29 September running of the 2013 Auckland On Water Boat Show is looking like being another beauty with a large percentage of the exhibitors already confirmed by show organisers NZ Marine Industry Association.

Second major snowfall at Mt Hutt

Second major snowfall at Mt Hutt

Winter has ‘officially’ arrived at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area in New Zealand’s South Island as it celebrates its second major snowfall in two weeks.

A cold snap and associated snowstorm over the weekend delivered 20cm of snow over the entire mountain.

Most popular supermarket purchases revealed

It was a New Zealander who first split the atom, and another who showed the world that Everest could be conquered. But when it comes to what we put in our grocery trolleys, it seems we Kiwis prefer familiarity to adventure.